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MAIB International Trade News Bulletin
Items of Interest to the International Business Community
July 19, 2006
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In This Issue
-- EVENT: July 26, Wed.--"MeetChinaBiz" Monthly Roundtable, 4pm, Boston
-- EVENT: July 27, Thurs.--"Ontario Minister of Economic Development & Trade, 8:30am, Boston
-- "CeBIT" TRADE SHOW--March 15-21, 2007, Hannover, Germany
-- "LASER" TRADE SHOW--June 18-21, 2007, Munich, Germany
-- USEFUL WEBSITE: www.globaledge.msu.edu
-- NOTE TO OUR READERS

International trade news has slowed down for the summer. Enjoy the warm weather!


EVENT: July 26, Wed.--"MeetChinaBiz" Monthly Roundtable, 4pm, Boston
This monthly gathering provides business decision- makers an opportunity to discuss all issues related to doing business with or in China. Location is Burns & Levinson, 125 Summer St. 8th Floor, Boston. Cost is $20 per person, or $30 at the door. For additional information, contact Shawn He, 617-633-3806 or email info@meetchinabiz.org.

Click here to reach www.MeetChinaBiz.org


EVENT: July 27, Thurs.--"Ontario Minister of Economic Development & Trade, 8:30am, Boston
The New England-Canada Business Council and Edwards, Angell, Palmer & Dodge present a breakfast session featuring Ernie Eves, former Premier of Ontario and current Chair of Ontario's Council on Investment & Trade. Mr. Eves will talk about the Province of Ontario's initiatives in the Life Sciences and Technology sectors, as well as the investment climate in Ontario. Event begins at 8:30am at Edwards, Angell, Palmer & Dodge, 111 Huntington Ave., Boston. For further information and to register for this complimentary session, contact Suzanne Storms at 508-923-0365 or necbc@comcast.net.

Visit www.necbc.org


 "CeBIT" TRADE SHOW--March 15-21, 2007, Hannover, Germany
CeBIT is the world's largest information technology trade show and attracts a half-million visitors each year. More than 6000 exhibitors from 60 countries will be represented. The Mass. Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI) will coordinate companies' participation in CeBIT at a very competitive price. Space is limited, and applications are accepted in the order in which they are received. To learn more about the turn-key services offered by MOITI at CeBIT, contact Diana LaMuraglia at 617-973-8650 or Diana.LaMuraglia@state.ma.us.

Visit www.mass.gov/moiti/shows.htm

"LASER" TRADE SHOW--June 18-21, 2007, Munich, Germany
The LASER trade show, held every two years, features innovative optical technologies such as laser and optronics products, optics, sensors, test and optical measurement systems, imaging and illumination. Nearly 23,000 visitors are expected to visit the 950 exhibitors at the show. The Mass. Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI) is coordinating the Massachusetts Pavilion at this event. Early Bird pricing ends August 15, 2006. For further details, click on the link below or contact Diana La Muraglia at 617-973-8650 or diana.lamuraglia@state.ma.us.

Click here to reach www.mass.gov/moiti/shows.htm

USEFUL WEBSITE: www.globaledge.msu.edu
GlobalEDGE is a knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals to information on specific countries, the latest issues in international business, global resources, and research and teaching resources. Visit this useful website today and register for regular updates.

Visit www.globaledge.msu.edu


NOTE TO OUR READERS
Your notices of events and suggestions for topics are always welcome.

Massachusetts Alliance for International Business (MAIB) is grateful to the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) for their financial support.

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This newsletter is produced by the MASSACHUSETTS ALLIANCE for INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (MAIB), an Affiliate of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (A.I.M.). MISSION: MAIB helps businesses succeed in the global economy through programs that inform, educate and assist. SERVICES: a bi-weekly email newsletter; annual International Trade Achievement Awards; Massachusetts Export Competitiveness Reports; Trade Seminars and Roundtables. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Kristen Rupert
 
phone: 617-262-1180